Rocket, Flying Model, Microsonde 3

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Model Products Corporation

Summary

This is an unassembled Microsonde 3 flying rocket model built by Model Products. The model has a pasteboard body, plastic nose, balsa fins, and a plastic parachute. A solid propellant rocket motor propels the model up to an altitude of 2,000 feet, and then at the end of the vertical flight it forces the release of the parachute. The model is then retrieved and can be used again. Not included in this kit are the motor, the launch controller that is used to ignite the motor, and the launch pad from which the model is launched.

G. Harry Stine, one of the American pioneers in the field of flying rockets and missiles, donated this model.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930732000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Cardboard

Paper

Plastic

Wood

Adhesive

Fiberglass

Cotton

Synthetic Fabric

Dimensions

Other (retail box): 2 1/2in. x 1ft 1/2in. x 6in., 0.4lb. (6.35 x 31.75 x 15.2cm, 0.2kg)

Other (model): 25in. (63.5cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv95716efe8-e568-48d1-8595-5322858600c3

Record ID

nasm_A19930732000